Pensacola

Pensacola Christian College

Pensacola
#4632 / #1213
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Christian, Independent Baptist, liberal arts college in Pensacola, Florida

About Pensacola Christian College

Reasons to choose Pensacola Christian College

  • The numbers: Pensacola has a 94% course completion rate and boasts that 94% of their students are employed or attending graduate school within a year of graduation.
  • Specialized programs: Pensacola’s nursing and engineering programs are some of the best in the state with 92% of students passing the nursing NCLEX on the first attempt and 81% of engineering students passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
  • Ministry Experience: Students looking to enter the ministry or mission field will be able to gain real world experience while still in college. Students from Pensacola serve in 25 local churches.
  • Location: Situated in sunny, north Florida, Pensacola Beach was voted the number one beach in Florida by USA Today, and the city of Pensacola was ranked as the 15th most desirable place to live in the United States.

Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida, was founded in 1974 with the purpose of providing a liberal arts education in a Christian-based environment where students are encouraged to grow both spiritually and intellectually. The school began with fewer than 100 students under the supervision of Arlin and Beka Horton, but has now grown to almost 5,000 students.

Students at Pensacola can major in a variety of liberal arts programs from accounting to psychology. There are a total of 9 departments and 59 programs of study. True to their mission of fostering Christianity in their students, there are 5 majors specifically geared toward those interested in entering the ministry or related fields: Bible, Bible Background, Biblical Languages, Creation, and Missions.

The cost of attending Pensacola begins at around $21,800 per year. The school does not accept federal or state funding, scholarships, or loans, but does offer their own scholarships and employment opportunities. Students who remain at Pensacola for their entire college careers can also benefit from their Fourth Year Tuition-Free program.

Pensacola sets a high standard for students regarding character, clothing, appearance, entertainment, and social life. Students are required to adhere to a handbook containing strict guidelines for dress, social situations, and interactions with members of the opposite sex. Women are not allowed to wear pants or shorts, and men must keep their hair cut to avoid touching their ears, collars, or eyebrows. All students are expected to uphold traditional Christian values and abstain from promiscuous or immoral behavior whether on or off campus.

While the school is not licensed through the Florida Commission for Independent Education, it is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), and individual programs in nursing and engineering have been accredited by their respective governing boards.

Pensacola offers a wide variety of activities for students to engage in while on campus. Students interested in sports can participate in over 1,000 intramural sporting events per year, and the school plays NCAA basketball, volleyball, and soccer. There are over 100 campus performances a year for students seeking to pursue the fine arts, and those seeking to enter the ministry have over 75 ministry options to choose from.

According to Wikipedia, Pensacola Christian College is a private Independent Baptist college in Pensacola, Florida. Founded in 1974 by Arlin and Beka Horton, it has been accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools since 2013.

Pensacola Christian College's Online Degrees

What Is Pensacola Christian College Known For?

Pensacola Christian College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Pensacola Christian College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Computer Science
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Religious Studies
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Biblical Studies
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Communications
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Philosophy
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Chemistry
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Biology
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Law
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Criminal Justice
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Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Who Are Pensacola Christian College's Most Influential Alumni?

Cathy McMorris Rodgers
A U.S. Representative from Washington.

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